Polarizing figures make for good ratings, which is probably why Ted Haggard and his family, along with eccentric actor Gary Busey and his family, are featured in the premiere episode of "Celebrity Wife Swap," which airs Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Haggard, was the former New Life Church pastor and leader of the National Association of Evangelicals who was accused in 2006 of paying for sex and using meth. Whether you admire Haggard for his path toward redemption since the "scandal" (a word the Haggard family uses frequently when referencing Ted's indiscretions) or consider him yet another religious hypocrite, chances are you'll be interested in this episode because of the real star of the show — Gayle Haggard.

Even if you disagree with Ted's actions and beliefs, chances are you'll be rooting for (or at least have a softened stance of) the Haggards at the end of the episode. Viewers won't learn anything new in regard to the events of 2006, despite both Gayle and Ted's openness about it, but you will see a family that has stuck together even though they still struggle with the aftereffects of their father's mistakes.

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